10 Dollar Bison

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by rev1774, Apr 29, 2022.

  1. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    Okay, first of all, this is NOT BisonObv.jpg BisonRev.jpg my note currently....However, I am contemplating it....

    I've three questions for the folks here...

    1. What kind of grade does everyone think... Personally, I'm thinking 20 or perhaps a 25+

    2. What would you be willing to pay for a note like this, considering what it is...

    Finally, would it be worth getting graded?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Abramthegreat

    Abramthegreat Well-Known Member

    I don't know much about grading bills... But I think that's a very cool one
     
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  4. Southernman189

    Southernman189 Well-Known Member

    hold it up to the light, when being graded graders seem to be harsh on pin holes. I see a fold so that will also knock it down a peg. Grading? to me that is a very personal choice. But yes MYSELF, I'd have it graded but I'd brace myself on the grade not being what expected. IMPO
     
  5. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Only thing I know is I never seen one of those in my life and I love it! Two things...
     
  6. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    I have one graded 15. Sorry only picture I have at the moment, don't know why I cut the top off.


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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    What year are these Notes?? Thanks!
     
  8. SteveInTampa

    SteveInTampa Always Learning

    These are series 1901 but were printed through the end of large-size series notes (1928), almost 30 years. I bought mine 8 years ago in a CGA holder and then submitted it to PMG. It came back 30EPQ. I paid $800 at the time.

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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Looks like the note in question is pretty close to @Hommer 's example, gradewise? (12, maybe?) I too know next to nothing about grading paper money, or the subject in general, though it's a handsome design and I like it.
     
  10. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    You can't get the Buffalo and not have the Chief, unwritten rule. This one is graded 20 by PMG.

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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A neat note for sure but I’m not an obsolete note collector, however I do collect CSA notes. I don’t believe that note is a 25 or a 20. I think it’s more of a F-15. The reasons why I feel this way are the note has folds and stains. Not sure if it has pin holes but that was a popular thing to do. They is one very annoying and obvious fold going through the bison and that kills it for me. At the very top is a small tear above the word THE.

    As for the pluses, I don’t see any pen marks so that’s good. The bill itself is nicely framed and has decent colors. However that is not that unusual on these types of nots. If it was a CSA note and was well centered, that is something to take note off.

    If I was interested in this bill I would not submit for grading. In fact, I’d find another one in better condition. With paper money, especially this old, condition is everything and this note is missing a lot. Just my opinion.
     
  12. SteveInTampa

    SteveInTampa Always Learning

    Whenever you’re contemplating buying an iconic note, have patience and don’t settle for a lower grade, inexpensive note thinking you’ll upgrade it down the road. Buy it once. Buy a note you’re proud to have in your collection and show to other collectors. A poor quality, washed and pressed note you buy now will still be a poor quality, washed and pressed note when you want to sell it. There’s usually a reason that a $400+ note is not in a holder. I don’t see it as a VF note. It’s Fine at best.
     
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  13. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    With out having the note physically
    in hand it can be challenging to
    determining grade, but based on what
    I see would probably go VF-35.
     
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  14. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I just don't know either and as I don't have the note in hand it's so tough to say. Granted I could always send it back... and it is from a person I bought from before, though always a graded note versus raw...

    It certainly doesn't compare to the 30 Steve uploaded....

    The hard crease through the center unfortunately always draws my attention which is a shame... I do feel it's an honest note... I will make my final decision tomorrow...
     
  15. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    A thing to keep in mind, grading is very
    subjective, even when using the published guide lines, it’s been my
    experience that PMG is pretty tough
    on the details, allot of my stuff is
    from the old PCGS ( collectors universe)
    haven’t really seen much from PCGS
    gold shield would probably get a more
    favorable grade from them.
     
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